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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
William Melhado

HISTORICAL FACTS: Federal judge issues temporary restraining order says texas law banning drag shows is likely unconstitutional - Caught on Camera

Photographer Sarah Bork takes a picture of Brigitte Bandit during a local literacy event, in Austin, on Nov. 13, 2022.
Photographer Sarah Bork takes a picture of Brigitte Bandit during a local literacy event, in Austin, on Nov. 13, 2022. (Credit: Montinique Monroe for The Texas Tribune)

U.S. District Judge David Hittner temporarily blocked a new state law Thursday from going into effect that would have criminalized sexually-oriented performances in front of children or effectively banned some public drag shows.

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